Latest on the Bronco

In reply to Error404 :

FYI, we've taken our 2016 Explorer into Ford 3+ times for infotainment issues with no resolution and now it's out of warrantee...it really sucks.

Error404 said:

Have they said anything about nannies? I would like to like this, I like a lot of what they're doing but I'm not interested in paying for gadgets that I don't want, need, or use. I get that backup cameras are required because people are lazy but I can fix that. The nannies and integrated infotainment crud, though, are probably harder to fix. And that's not even counting that they forgot the keyhole... If I send a really, really polite email do you think they'd sell me a stripped down version with a physical key? Heck I'd supply my own gauges if need be, I've already been on Summit looking for the Mustang. 

I assume base model will have a real key like the ranger.

This guy is happy that a more fuel efficient Bronco is on the way.

I like it and hope to buy one used in about fifteen years.

Locked in a reservation for a first edition and an outer banks edition. Hopefully the OB one will be orange with the Sasquatch package. 

In reply to BoostedBrandon :

But he's probably still trying to figure out what the hell rhymes with Bronco. 

I priced a reg cab short bed fx4 f150 with tow package at 42k that i am shopping this with. Hopefully for comes out with pricing soon.

EvanB (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to BoostedBrandon :

But he's probably still trying to figure out what the hell rhymes with Bronco. 

it's what plants crave

LIkely to be a PHEV variant coming at some point too. At least if this picture of the digital gauges is correct

Steve_Jones said:

Locked in a reservation for a first edition and an outer banks edition. Hopefully the OB one will be orange with the Sasquatch package. 

CONGRATS!!!

crankwalk (Forum Supporter) said:

EvanB (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to BoostedBrandon :

But he's probably still trying to figure out what the hell rhymes with Bronco. 

it's what plants crave

I love everything about this.

MrChaos said:

I priced a reg cab short bed fx4 ranger with tow package at 42k that i am shopping this with. Hopefully for comes out with pricing soon.

That seems like a lot of money for a Ranger!  Although I am sure the Bronco will be more, and it has a worse tow rating. 

My money would be on a Taco TRD Pro for that price since those things don't depreciate...

Dave M (Forum Supporter) said:

MrChaos said:

I priced a reg cab short bed fx4 ranger with tow package at 42k that i am shopping this with. Hopefully for comes out with pricing soon.

That seems like a lot of money for a Ranger!  Although I am sure the Bronco will be more, and it has a worse tow rating. 

My money would be on a Taco TRD Pro for that price since those things don't depreciate...

oh i put that wrong, that was for an f150 XL Sport appearance with all the tow stuff, FX4 Package i edited my post

In reply to MrChaos :

Oh now that makes sense! You won't be able to Moab as well as a Bronco, but everything else will be so much better save for street parking in a city.

Dave M (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to MrChaos :

Oh now that makes sense! You won't be able to Moab as well as a Bronco, but everything else will be so much better save for street parking in a city.

im waiting on dimensions as well for the bronco before i contemplate my purchase of a classic mini.  Also to see how E36 M3 the economy goes to next year. if it isnt top heavy and is wider than it is tall, I will wait for a bronco.

bigdaddylee82 said:

I found this humorous, I'm a little surprised Goodyear was even considered, but I'm not sure of the intricacies of those levels of corporate partnerships and deals.  Does Ford put Firestone on anything anymore, or are they still black balled from the '90s Exploder days? 

Seems like there are enough good tire manufacturers out there these days, that they wouldn't even consider putting Goodyear Wranglers on their Bronco.

Ford To Goodyear: Get 'Wrangler' Off The Bronco's Tires

 

I saw that. I was much more amused than the fiancee 

EvanB (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to BoostedBrandon :

But he's probably still trying to figure out what the hell rhymes with Bronco. 

"I bought some E36 M3 off the TV from Ronco..." 

Dave M (Forum Supporter) said:

MrChaos said:

I priced a reg cab short bed fx4 ranger with tow package at 42k that i am shopping this with. Hopefully for comes out with pricing soon.

That seems like a lot of money for a Ranger!  Although I am sure the Bronco will be more, and it has a worse tow rating. 

My money would be on a Taco TRD Pro for that price since those things don't depreciate...

And you'd pay closer to 50 than 40 for that privilege. Also the taco doesn't fit taller people  very well unless you get one without the moonroof. Which is mandatory on the trd pro and anything with the premium package (leather, jbl, etc). They also only really hold value if you don't put many miles on them, with higher miles, the price does drop more like a normal car. 
 

I tried to buy a ranger but the dealers wanted to play so many games I just said forget it in the end. 

mr2s2000elise said:

Steve_Jones said:

Locked in a reservation for a first edition and an outer banks edition. Hopefully the OB one will be orange with the Sasquatch package. 

CONGRATS!!!

Thanks, I'm pretty excited. I think they hit a home run with this,

In reply to Steve_Jones :

Agreed 100%

I found the curb weight(s):

The first column is for the 2 door; second is the 4 door.

It's, uhhh, kinda portly. My 2012 2 door Wrangler weighed 3760lbs. It was pretty sprightly with the 285hp Pentastar and 6 speed manual. I wonder how the manual 2.3T Bronco will drive? It makes 50 more lb ft of torque than the 3.6L Pentastar (310 vs 260). Do you think the extra torque will help overcome the 600lb weight disadvantage? I really hope it feels sportier than it looks on paper.

In reply to stanger_mussle (Forum Supporter) :

Kind of interesting that the 4 door is only about 200lbs heavier than the 2 door. I would've guessed more, even with the doors being aluminum.

EvanB (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to BoostedBrandon :

But he's probably still trying to figure out what the hell rhymes with Bronco. 

YO

the 2nd numbers are Sasquatch package.  Since going from 30" a/t's to 35" m/t's is a good 600lbs

Speaking of off-roaders, I saw my first new Land Rover Defender in the wild today, in its natural environment: driven by a rich middle aged lady turning into the country club parking lot! The truck looks odd as the air suspension makes it ride really low in city mode.